Urethral injury in laparoscopic-assisted abdominoperineal resection
Laurel Stitt1, Francisco Avila Flores1, Sonny S Dhalla1
1University of Manitoba, Brandon Regional Health Centre, Brandon, MB, Canada.
Abstract:
We present a 71-year-old man who underwent laparoscopic-assisted abdominoperineal resection for recurrence of rectal cancer, which was complicated by a urethral injury. Traumatic urinary catheter insertion was ruled out as an alternative etiology. This case highlights the importance of recognizing urethral injury as a possible complication of laparoscopic-assisted abdominoperineal resection surgery.
